OVC FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants/Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
This grant supports projects improving the criminal justice system, preventing juvenile delinquency, and assisting crime victims, as designated in the DOJ Appropriations Act of 2026.
Funder: Office for Victims of Crime
Due Dates: October 6, 2026 (Grants.gov) | October 9, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,500,000 per award; ~$61 million total program funding; ~83 awards expected.
Summary: Supports congressionally designated projects to enhance the criminal justice system, prevent juvenile delinquency, and assist crime victims.
Key Information: Invitation-only; funding amounts and recipients are set in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) provides support for projects specifically designated in the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026. The initiative aims to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and assist victims of crime (excluding direct compensation). Funding is earmarked for projects and applicants named in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations Act. This is not a general competition; only those specifically invited and listed in the Congressional documentation are eligible.
